Long-awaited improvements are being made to a "difficult and dangerous" stretch of road in a Norfolk Broads village.

Fleggburgh's Main Road will be getting new footpaths and a zebra crossing from February 5, following years of public outcry to increase the safety of the area. 

The works, which are part of Norfolk County Council's £3m overhaul of cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings, are expected to be completed by March 16.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The new zebra crossing is to help pedestrian access to the village hall and Fleggburgh C of E Primary. Picture - GoogleThe new zebra crossing is to help pedestrian access to the village hall and Fleggburgh C of E Primary. Picture - Google (Image: Google)During the work, the eastern side of the village hall car park will be used as the site compound.

A spokesperson for Fleggburgh Parish Council said: "We are happy and proud that this positive project is going ahead after four years of hard work.

"This installation brings safety and equal access for all to a difficult and dangerous road, giving safer access to our many amenities, such as the primary school and village hall with the many clubs and activities.

"We thank everybody who has helped and supported us during this time."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The work on the A1064 will take around six weeks. Picture - GoogleThe work on the A1064 will take around six weeks. Picture - Google (Image: Google)A footpath will be installed at both sides of the new crossing, enabling safer pedestrian access to the hall and recreation ground. The zebra crossing will have two columned beacons and new zigzag road markings.

In January 2020, parents from the nearby primary school attended a parish council meeting, asking if there was a possibility of applying for a pedestrian crossing to make the A1064 road safer after identifying that the Main Road had been difficult and dangerous to cross for many years.

The parish council applied for a pedestrian crossing the following month.

Following two road surveys, the village was given permission for the new crossing, with funding secured from Norfolk County Council as part of its £2.2m government windfall to expand and improve cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings throughout the county.

Diversions along the A1064 in Fleggburgh during the six-week construction have yet to be announced.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Fleggburgh (Burgh St Margaret) village sign. Picture - NewsquestFleggburgh (Burgh St Margaret) village sign. Picture - Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)